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Spirit Pay by Skybound

Turn Every Event Into a Revenue Machine

Organizations that accept cards see 15–20% more revenue per event.

SpiritPay is a free iPhone & iPad card payment app built for booster clubs, concession stands, and community organizations. Accept tap, chip, and swipe — no contracts, no monthly fees.

📋 Get Started — It's FreeDownload on the App Store📚 User Guide
The Problem

Still Running Events With a Cash Box?

41%of Americans make
no cash purchases weekly

Source: Pew Research Center, 2022

✕Missing sales because customers don't carry cards
✕Counting and reconciliation errors at close-out
✕No visibility into what sold or how much you made
✕Long lines that frustrate families and slow revenue
✕Volunteers struggling with unfamiliar systems
Features

Everything Your Organization Needs

Purpose-built for community events. Not a generic retail POS.

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Card Payments

Accept tap, chip, and swipe via Stripe M2 reader — fast and secure.

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Built for Schools

Purpose-built for concession stands, not a generic retail POS.

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Event Tracking

Create, run, close, and report on every event automatically.

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Volunteer-Friendly

So intuitive, anyone can pick it up and start selling.

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Real-Time Reports

See live sales data and close-out reports by category.

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Secure Payments

Stripe-powered processing — funds go directly to your organization's Stripe account and payout to your bank.

Supports: food, drinks, candy, merchandise, donations, and silent auctions

Requirements

What You Need to Get Started

Spirit Pay is simple to set up. Here's everything required — we help with all of it.

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iPad

Any iPad from the last 5 years works. We'll help you verify compatibility.

✦We can help you source one if needed.
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Stripe M2 Card Reader

The Stripe M2 reader connects wirelessly and accepts tap, chip, and swipe. ~$59 from Stripe or ~$79 through us.

✦Order from Stripe or we'll ship one to you.
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Stripe Account

Your funds go directly into your organization's Stripe account and payout to your bank — no middleman.

✦The app walks you through setup step by step.
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Internet Connection

Any reliable Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot works. We'll confirm signal strength at your venue.

✦A phone hotspot is a great backup.
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Organization Website

Stripe requires a public website for your organization as part of their business verification. It doesn't need to be complex — just a page that describes who you are and what you do.

✦Don't have one? We can build one for you.
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Don't have a website?

We build simple, professional websites for community organizations as part of our onboarding process. Your site will include your org info, a donation page, and everything Stripe needs to verify your business.

How It Works

Three Steps to More Revenue

01

Download & Connect

Download SpiritPay free from the App Store. Sign in, name your organization, and connect your Stripe account — all guided in-app.

02

Your Volunteers Sell

Pair your Stripe M2 reader, build your menu, and start accepting tap, chip, and swipe. Intuitive enough for any volunteer.

03

You See the Results

Event close-out reports, sales by category, revenue analytics — all in real time. Your organization keeps every dollar.

See It In Action

Real App. Real Events.

These screenshots are from a live Peck Pirates concession stand — Spirit Pay in the field.

Product Menu — tap any item to add to cart

Product Menu — tap any item to add to cart

Payment Successful — card charged in seconds

Payment Successful — card charged in seconds

Digital Receipt — customer scans QR code

Digital Receipt — customer scans QR code

Transaction Log — all sales tracked in real time

Transaction Log — all sales tracked in real time

Transaction Detail — itemized with void & refund options

Transaction Detail — itemized with void & refund options

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free to download. No subscriptions. No annual fees. Your organization pays $0 — ever.

💡 vs. Square & BoosterHub: They charge your organization 2.6%–2.9% per transaction. SpiritPay charges your org $0.

See full comparison ↓
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What You Need

Everything to start accepting cards

SpiritPay app downloadFree

iPhone or iPad — download from the App Store

Stripe Connect setupFree

In-app guided setup — takes about 10 minutes

Stripe M2 card readerFrom $59

Order from Stripe ($59) or through us ($79 shipped)

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Platform Fee

Added to the customer's total — your organization keeps every dollar

Per-transaction rate5% + $0.05

✓ Paid by the customer — not deducted from your organization

Disclosed at checkout. No annual license, no monthly subscription, no hidden costs.

Annual license fee$0
Monthly subscription$0
Hidden fees$0

No annual license, no monthly subscription, no hidden fees.

Example: On a $5 order, the customer pays $5.30. Your program collects $5.00 — every time, no deductions.

Compare

How We Stack Up

FeatureSpirit PayBoosterHubSquareZeffyCash Box
Annual LicenseFree$500+/yr$0$0$0
Who Pays the Fee?CustomerYour orgYour orgOptional tipN/A
Platform FeeCustomer-paid2.9% + $0.30 (org pays)2.6% + $0.10 (org pays)0% (tip model)N/A
In-Person Card Reader✅ Stripe M2❌✅❌❌
Event-Specific Design✅⚠️ Partial❌❌❌
Event Tracking✅⚠️ Limited❌❌❌
Self-Service Setup✅ In-App⚠️ Limited✅✅❌
Donations & Auctions✅✅⚠️ Workaround✅❌
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Spirit Pay, Stripe, and how your organization gets paid.

Pricing & Fees

How much does SpiritPay cost?+
Who pays the platform fee?+
Is there a contract or subscription?+

Payments & Stripe

What is Stripe? Who processes the payments?+
Do we need our own Stripe account?+
How do we get our money?+
When should we schedule our payouts?+
Are there any hidden fees or deductions from our payouts?+
My debit card was charged as credit — is there an extra fee?+
What does the fee breakdown look like?+

Raffles, Alcohol & Special Sales

Can we sell raffle tickets through Spirit Pay?+
Can we sell beer or alcohol at a beer tent?+
Can we accept donations by card?+

Chargebacks & Security

What happens if a customer disputes a charge (chargeback)?+
Is card payment data secure?+

Setup & Hardware

What hardware do we need?+
Do we need Wi-Fi at our venue?+
How long does setup take?+

Support & Operations

What kind of support do we get?+
Can we use Spirit Pay for multiple events?+
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Ready to Raise More at Your Events?

Tell us about your school and we'll be in touch.